Lydia : Writing

Deep End

Deep End

A Poem by Lydia


The words get stuck Caught in my throat The way the pool water will When it goes down the wrong pipe And it burns. Love is not the breath of air ..
Safe Words

Safe Words

A Poem by Lydia


I called and she answered, Laughing Asking, sorry, who is this? Like the sound of my voice Wasn't a constant sound Every day Ten years ago. The..
Storm on the Ocean

Storm on the Ocean

A Poem by Lydia


I wish she would return to the ocean Take a trip to the Queen's bath And just fall in Quit your siren's song, Quit your endless singing To my ..
Like I Do

Like I Do

A Poem by Lydia


She doesn't know And maybe she isn't to blame She doesn't know him like I do Has she seen him in front of a crowd? Drunk on moonshine Callin..
Alone/Together

Alone/Together

A Poem by Lydia


All the nooks in this town are full tonight,the ones that were empty only a month ago,the coat closets and cots, the lot of them stood alone,quiet and..
Another Day, Another Dollar.

Another Day, Another Dollar.

A Poem by Lydia


F**k. It's the only word I can manage,after a long day of putting up my best defense against each new blow. The day is not done.I do not think that it..
Frog Bellies.

Frog Bellies.

A Poem by Lydia


you asked for it.
Blink of an Eye.

Blink of an Eye.

A Poem by Lydia


Brevity of breath: Life doesn’t last. You only live once, Supposedly. Isn’t there anyone Who understands? Where is t..
Distance.

Distance.

A Poem by Lydia


How much different is the present from the past? What amount of space divides earth from hell? It seems to me they’re not that differe..
Caged.

Caged.

A Poem by Lydia


Filled with bottles of emotion, I am a time bomb waiting for the moment of truth. Dreams are for dreamers; the substance of self. I..